ORTOVOX stories: Immerse yourself in the world of ORTOVOX

The walls within us

Some walls are made of rock – others exist in our minds. In this story, ORTOVOX ambassador Luca Montanari shows how courage, trust and the right people can help us overcome our personal limits. An inspiring reminder that growth begins where we dare to try.

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship.

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

1000 Days

1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

The magic of freeriding

Not every tour ends in success: Max Draeger and Fabio Keck had to turn back several times this winter, such as at Piz Palü due to dense clouds or in the Ötztal Alps because of dangerous conditions. But patience and respect for the mountains always pay off.

Of glaciers, ridges and knowing your limits

How far do you go when others turn back? What constitutes good vibes in a rope team – and why is trust so important? Lena, Marlies and Tanja arranged to meet in the Festsaal der Alpen [ceremonial hall of the Alps] for a joint tour – with different levels of experience.

Tracks that vanish

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT

At ORTOVOX, we see ourselves as a community that believes in values and wants to actively make a difference. We assume corporate responsibility and, beyond that, aim to use the reach and influence of our company to help initiate social change.

Our values

Ever since our company was founded just south of Munich in 1980, our inner voice has been the compass that guides our values and our actions. Discover the six values ORTOVOX lives by!

2.5 Million

A video about a ski tourer who ascended 2.5 million vertical feet on skis in one year, breaking the world record. Get inspired by ORTOVOX athlete Aaron Rice

SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT Lab

Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.

Wool at ORTOVOX

As wool pioneers, we’ve been harnessing its technical brilliance for decades and continuously refining and expanding its use – across all layers, right through to backpacks. Driven by conviction and innovation, for your performance in the mountains.

Merinowool at ORTOVOX

Since 1995, we have been using natural merino wool in the development of technical mountainwear with full conviction. So you can focus on your next step, move, or swing – with full comfort and the natural protection of merino wool next to your skin.

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

1000 Days

1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

The magic of freeriding

Not every tour ends in success: Max Draeger and Fabio Keck had to turn back several times this winter, such as at Piz Palü due to dense clouds or in the Ötztal Alps because of dangerous conditions. But patience and respect for the mountains always pay off.

ProtACT Lab

Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.

ProtACT

At ORTOVOX, we see ourselves as a community that believes in values and wants to actively make a difference. We assume corporate responsibility and, beyond that, aim to use the reach and influence of our company to help initiate social change.

Our values

Ever since our company was founded just south of Munich in 1980, our inner voice has been the compass that guides our values and our actions. Discover the six values ORTOVOX lives by!

2.5 Million

A video about a ski tourer who ascended 2.5 million vertical feet on skis in one year, breaking the world record. Get inspired by ORTOVOX athlete Aaron Rice

SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT Lab

Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

1000 Days

1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

The magic of freeriding

Not every tour ends in success: Max Draeger and Fabio Keck had to turn back several times this winter, such as at Piz Palü due to dense clouds or in the Ötztal Alps because of dangerous conditions. But patience and respect for the mountains always pay off.

Of glaciers, ridges and knowing your limits

How far do you go when others turn back? What constitutes good vibes in a rope team – and why is trust so important? Lena, Marlies and Tanja arranged to meet in the Festsaal der Alpen [ceremonial hall of the Alps] for a joint tour – with different levels of experience.

Tracks that vanish

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

2.5 Million

A video about a ski tourer who ascended 2.5 million vertical feet on skis in one year, breaking the world record. Get inspired by ORTOVOX athlete Aaron Rice

Our values

Ever since our company was founded just south of Munich in 1980, our inner voice has been the compass that guides our values and our actions. Discover the six values ORTOVOX lives by!

2.5 Million

A video about a ski tourer who ascended 2.5 million vertical feet on skis in one year, breaking the world record. Get inspired by ORTOVOX athlete Aaron Rice

SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT Lab

Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

1000 Days

1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

The magic of freeriding

Not every tour ends in success: Max Draeger and Fabio Keck had to turn back several times this winter, such as at Piz Palü due to dense clouds or in the Ötztal Alps because of dangerous conditions. But patience and respect for the mountains always pay off.

Of glaciers, ridges and knowing your limits

How far do you go when others turn back? What constitutes good vibes in a rope team – and why is trust so important? Lena, Marlies and Tanja arranged to meet in the Festsaal der Alpen [ceremonial hall of the Alps] for a joint tour – with different levels of experience.

Tracks that vanish

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT

At ORTOVOX, we see ourselves as a community that believes in values and wants to actively make a difference. We assume corporate responsibility and, beyond that, aim to use the reach and influence of our company to help initiate social change.

Our values

Ever since our company was founded just south of Munich in 1980, our inner voice has been the compass that guides our values and our actions. Discover the six values ORTOVOX lives by!

Merinowool at ORTOVOX

Since 1995, we have been using natural merino wool in the development of technical mountainwear with full conviction. So you can focus on your next step, move, or swing – with full comfort and the natural protection of merino wool next to your skin.

Wool at ORTOVOX

As wool pioneers, we’ve been harnessing its technical brilliance for decades and continuously refining and expanding its use – across all layers, right through to backpacks. Driven by conviction and innovation, for your performance in the mountains.

Merinowool at ORTOVOX

Since 1995, we have been using natural merino wool in the development of technical mountainwear with full conviction. So you can focus on your next step, move, or swing – with full comfort and the natural protection of merino wool next to your skin.

How to draw a line

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

2 Days. 10 Pitches. 1 Friendship

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

1000 Days

1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

The magic of freeriding

Not every tour ends in success: Max Draeger and Fabio Keck had to turn back several times this winter, such as at Piz Palü due to dense clouds or in the Ötztal Alps because of dangerous conditions. But patience and respect for the mountains always pay off.

Of glaciers, ridges and knowing your limits

How far do you go when others turn back? What constitutes good vibes in a rope team – and why is trust so important? Lena, Marlies and Tanja arranged to meet in the Festsaal der Alpen [ceremonial hall of the Alps] for a joint tour – with different levels of experience.

Tracks that vanish

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT

At ORTOVOX, we see ourselves as a community that believes in values and wants to actively make a difference. We assume corporate responsibility and, beyond that, aim to use the reach and influence of our company to help initiate social change.

Our values

Ever since our company was founded just south of Munich in 1980, our inner voice has been the compass that guides our values and our actions. Discover the six values ORTOVOX lives by!

SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE

With the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE, we are offering a digital training platform with more than 18 video tutorials and educational modules that deal with all safety aspects of high alpine touring and convey them in an understandable way.

ProtACT Lab

Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.

Vest, Lifejacket, Hoodie, Jacket, Person

FLEECE LIGHT

The lightweight

Our Fleece Light is lightweight, elastic and breathable. An all-rounder for all kinds of mountain activities – on sunny ridges, on the fifth pitch, around a campfire.